Loaded Sweet Potato Fries (Print)

Crispy sweet potato waffle fries layered with cheddar, bacon, ranch, and green onions, perfect for sharing.

# Components:

→ Fries

01 - 1.3 pounds frozen sweet potato waffle fries

→ Toppings

02 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
03 - 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
04 - 1/4 cup ranch dressing
05 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
06 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Arrange sweet potato waffle fries in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
02 - Bake fries for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden brown.
03 - Remove fries from the oven and immediately sprinkle evenly with shredded cheddar cheese.
04 - Return fries to the oven and bake for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
05 - Transfer hot fries to a large platter, drizzle with ranch dressing, and sprinkle crumbled bacon, green onions, parsley if desired, and black pepper over the top.
06 - Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything crisps up in one pan with almost no actual cooking required.
  • The sweet potato fries stay sturdy enough to hold all the toppings without turning into mush.
  • Its the kind of thing that feels indulgent but comes together faster than ordering takeout.
02 -
  • Do not skip flipping the fries halfway, the bottoms will stay pale and soft if you forget.
  • Add the cheese the second you pull the pan out, waiting even a minute means it wont melt properly.
  • If your oven runs cool, give the fries an extra 5 minutes, underdone fries ruin the whole thing.
03 -
  • Use a wire rack on your baking sheet if you have one, it helps air circulate and makes the fries even crispier.
  • Warm your serving plate in the oven for a minute before piling on the fries, it keeps everything hotter longer.
  • If you want to get fancy, add a drizzle of hot honey or a sprinkle of smoked paprika right before serving.
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